Aprilaire 76 User manual

Brand: Aprilaire

Model: 76

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Dehumidifier 76

Aprilaire 76 is a dehumidifier control designed to maintain a comfortable humidity level in your home. It comes with a user-friendly display and convenient buttons for easy operation. You can set a desired humidity level and the device will automatically control the dehumidifier to achieve and maintain that level. It can also be used as a remote control for your Aprilaire dehumidifier, allowing you to adjust settings and monitor humidity levels from a convenient location.

Model 76 Dehumidifier Control

PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE HOMEOWNER

Installed by: _____________________________________________________________

Installer Phone: ___________________________ Date Installed: __________________

Model 76 Dehumidifier Control

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of the Aprilaire

Model 76 Dehumidifier Control. Your control

allows you to set the relative humidity level for your home and provides control of the

dehumidifier from a convenient living space location. The Model 76 uses an onboard sensor

to monitor the relative humidity in the space in which it is located and displays the measured

relative humidity on the digital display.

The Model 76 can also act as a remote control for your Aprilaire Model 1710A, 1750A, or 1770A

dehumidifier if it is located in an inconvenient or hard to access area. For example, when the

dehumidifier is located in and dehumidifying a crawl space or a basement, the Model 76 can be

installed where you spend most of your time, allowing you to make changes to the setting and

to see what the humidity is in these areas without having to access the dehumidifier.

SETTING THE DESIRED HUMIDITY LEVEL

The control will allow you to set the desired humidity level in your home and can be used to

turn dehumidification On or Off.

Begin by pressing the ON button and ON will be displayed on the LCD Screen (see LCD display

in Figure 1). Use the arrow buttons to set the control at 59% when first installed. Allow the

dehumidifier to run for 24 hours before deciding if you want to change the humidity setting.

Raise the setting if you prefer the air to be less dry; this will reduce the amount of

time that the dehumidifier runs.

Lower the setting if you prefer the air to be more dry; this will increase the amount

of time that the dehumidifier runs.

The materials in a home act like a sponge, so the moisture in the materials of your home is at

the same level as the air. After drying the air, the materials of the home will release moisture

back into the air until they are again at the same level. As a result, it is not uncommon for the

dehumidifier to operate for an extended period of time when first installed.

Begin by pressing the ON button and ON

will be displayed on the LCD Screen (see

LCD display in Figure 1). Use the arrow

buttons to set the control to a 3 dryness

level when first installed. Allow the

dehumidifier to run for 24 hours before

deciding if you want to change the dryness

level setting.

Increase the dryness level setting

if you prefer the air to be more dry;

this will increase the amount of time

that the dehumidifier runs.

Decrease the dryness level setting

if you prefer the air to be less dry;

this will reduce the amount of time

that the dehumidifier runs.

The dryness level settings can be approximated to relative humidity (%RH) using Table 1.

EXTERNAL CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

FIGURE 1 – Control Display and User Buttons

LCD Display

Mode Buttons – Use

to turn control On/Off.

Buttons – Use to view and

set humidity or dryness level setting.

TABLE 1 – %RH (+/-5%) Based on Dryness

Level Setting & Indoor Temperature

Dryness

Level

Setting

Indoor Temperature (°F)

65 70 75 80

1 84% 71% 60%

2 86% 73% 61% 52%

3 74% 63% 53% 45%

4 64% 54% 45% 39%

5 55% 46% 39% 33%

6 47% 39% 33% 28%

7 40% 34% 28% 24%

Note: This table is for reference only.

Energy Savings Tip #1: To reduce dehumidifier run time, when using the Model 76

as an external control, adjust the setting to be as high as is comfortable and when

using the Model 76 as a remote control, adjust the setting to be as low as is required

for the space. If it feels clammy or “smells damp”, change the setting to allow for drier

conditions.

Energy Savings Tip #2: When using the Model 76 as an external control, turn the

dehumidifier control OFF when you open your windows, just as you would with air

conditioning.

Energy Savings Tip #3: When using the Model 76 as an external control, and if

vacating your home for an extended period in the summer, set the RH at 59% and set your

thermostat to as high as you are comfortable setting it in the cooling mode. Consult with

appropriate professionals regarding the highest temperature that is safe for your pets or

possessions. This will keep the humidity at a controlled level to help prevent mold while

minimizing the amount of cooling energy used.

TURNING CONTROL ON/OFF

FIGURE 4 – ON/OFF Buttons

•PressingtheONbuttonwillturnonthecontrol.

•PressingtheOFFbuttonwillturnoffthecontrol.

•Thecontrolwillcontinuetodisplaythemeasured

humidity when OFF.

•Thehumidityordrynesslevelsettingcannotbe

changed when the control is OFF.

FIGURE 2 – External Control LCD Display

FIGURE 3 – Remote Control LCD Display

90-1636

Blinking ON +

: Control Limit Exceeded.

See Control Limits, page 6.

Solid ON:

Control On

Blinking ON:

Dehumidifying

Solid ON:

Control On

Blinking ON:

Dehumidifying

Numbers show

current room humidity

OR humidity setting

Numbers show remote

location humidity OR

dryness level setting

SET is displayed

when

pressed. The value

displayed is the

humidity setting.

See Figure 5.

SET is displayed

when

pressed. The value

displayed is the

dryness level.

See Figure 7.

OFF: Control Off

LCD DISPLAY

CHANGING THE HUMIDITY OR DRYNESS LEVEL SETTING

FIGURE 5 – UP/DOWN Buttons

FIGURE 7 – Dryness Level

Setting Screen

•Thefirstpressofeitherthe

button will display the humidity or dryness level

setting on the LCD.

•Eachsubsequentpushoftheupordownbuttonswillchangethesettingby1%or1dryness

level.

•Ifabuttonishelddown,thesettingwillcontinuallychangeby1%or1drynesslevelevery

1/2 second for as long as the button is pressed.

•Thecontrolwillexitthesettingscreen5secondsafterthelastbuttonpress/release.

FIGURE 6 – Humidity Setting Screen

90-1637

90-1636

HOW DOES THE CONTROL WORK?

•Whenthemeasuredhumidityisgreaterthanthesetting,thecontrolwillturnonthe

dehumidifier and ON will blink on the LCD display.

•Whenthemeasuredhumidityfalls3%belowthesetting,thecontrolwillturnoffthe

dehumidifier and ON will stop blinking, but remain displayed on the LCD.

•Thecontrolsendsthedrynessleveltothedehumidifier.

•OnceperCyclePeriod(setbyyourinstallerinthedehumidifier),thedehumidifierwillsample

the air in the area served by the dehumidifier.

•Ifthedewpointoftheincomingairisabovethedrynesslevel,thedehumidifierwillturnon

and ON will blink on the LCD display.

•Whenthedewpointoftheincomingairfallsbelowthesetting,thedehumidifierwillturn

off and ON will stop blinking, but remain displayed on the LCD.

EXTERNAL CONTROL – SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL – SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

EXTERNAL CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

•Thedehumidifierwillturnoffifoneofthecontrollimitshasbeenexceeded.

•Ifthecontrolmeasuresadewpointbelow40°FORatemperatureabove99°F,thecontrol

will deactivate the dehumidifier output if actively dehumidifying, the dehumidifier will stop

dehumidifying, and ON and

will blink on the LCD screen (see Figure 2).

•Thecontrolwillresumenormaloperationwhenconditionsfallbackwithinthecontrollimits.

•Thedehumidifierwillturnoffifoneofthecontrollimitshasbeenexceeded.

•Ifthedehumidifiermeasuresatemperaturebelow50°Forabove105°F,thedehumidifier

will stop dehumidifying.

•Thecontrolwillresumenormaloperationwhenconditionsintheremotespacefallback

within the dehumidifier control limits.

CLEANING THE CONTROL

The surface of the Model 76 Dehumidifier Control can be cleaned with water or a non-abrasive

household cleaner, including glass cleaner. Do not spray any liquid directly onto the

control. Spray water or a cleaner onto a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the control.

CONTROL LIMITS

The control limits are used to make sure the dehumidifier does not run when conditions are

outside of the operating limits. Dehumidifiers are not as effective when conditions are outside

of the operating limits. For example, the dehumidifier will not remove much moisture when

conditions are cool and dry. Control limits allow the dehumidifier to work efficiently within the

operating range and turn off when conditions are outside of these limits.

• Dew Point Lower Limit:40°FExternalControl

• Temperature High Limit:99°FExternalControl

105°FRemoteControl

• Temperature Low Limit:50°FRemoteControl

P.O.Box1467•Madison,WI53701-1467•Phone:800/334-6011 •Fax:608/257-4357

www.aprilaire.com

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Printed in U.S.A.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire

Dehumidifier Control is expressly warranted for five (5) years

from date of installation to be free from defects in materials or workmanship.

Research Products Corporation’s exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be to supply, without charge,

a replacement for any control which is found to be defective within such five (5) year period and which is

returned not later than thirty (30) days after said five (5) year period by you to either your original supplier

or to Research Products Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin 53701, together with the installation date of the

control.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT OBLIGATE RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION FOR ANY LABOR

COSTS AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS FURNISHED BY YOUR

INSTALLER AS CONTRASTED TO DEFECTS IN THE CONTROL ITSELF.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE

LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE AFORESAID FIVE YEAR PERIOD. RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION’S

LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OTHER THAN DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL

INJURIES, RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE AFORESAID IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE ABOVE

LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECTS(S) RESULT

FROM FAILURE TO HAVE THIS UNIT INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

CONTRACTOR. IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO FAILURE TO USE A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR,

ALL DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Visit us on-line at www.aprilaire.com to register your Aprilaire product.

If you do not have on-line access, please mail a postcard with your name,

address, phone number, email address, product purchased, date of purchase and

dealer name and address to:

Research Products Corporation, P.O. BOX 1467, Madison, WI 53701

Your Warranty Registration information

will not be sold or shared outside of this company.

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